Cygnum Capital

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Founded in 2008, Cygnum Capital is a private headquartered in London, United Kingdom with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.

Cygnum Capital is a global investment banking and asset management firm headquartered in London and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Originally established in 2008 as Lions Head Global Partners, the firm has grown to manage seven pioneering funds with over US$1.4 billion of assets under management, making it one of the largest asset managers on the African continent. The company employs approximately 90 finance professionals across offices in London, Dubai, Amsterdam, and multiple Sub-Saharan African locations. Cygnum Capital specializes in designing innovative financing structures for renewable energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, power, and real estate sectors across frontier and emerging markets. Key initiatives include the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), which finances distributed renewable energy enterprises such as solar home systems, mini-grids, and commercial solar installations. The firm manages multiple thematic funds including Africa Go Green Fund, E3 Low Carbon Economy Fund, and ALCB Fund, supporting climate-resilient infrastructure and clean energy access across Africa.